Soft Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies with Perfect Frosting

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup

granulated sugar

large egg, at room temperature

2 oz

reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature (do not use fat free)

1/2

teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2

teaspoon almond extract

teaspoon lemon zest

3 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

3 cups

powdered sugar

–4 tablespoons milk

tablespoons light corn syrup

3/4 tsp

almond extract

Food coloring, as desired Sprinkles, colored sugar, or other cookie decorations, as desired